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The 72-hour visa free ferry to visit Russia can save hundreds of dollars for US citizens traveling to the country. But it was bittersweet for Andrea and I, as we recently spent 4 nights at the grandiose...

My jaw literally dropped the first time I saw a photo of Trolltunga. Instantly I knew I would sit on the edge of the famous "Troll's Tongue." As the end of our trip around the world became near, it was a...

Jordan is a global treasure that everyone should visit once in their life. It is a great Middle Eastern destination that feels friendly yet excitingly unique. Whether it is Amman, Petra, or The Dead Sea...

40,000 United miles secured a business class seat on Thai Airways 614 from Bangkok (BKK) to Beijing (PEK), with a first leg departing from Singapore (SIN). Today’s post will focus on the second segment to Beijing, which is a premier...

22,500 American Airlines miles was a hefty sum for the two-hour LAN Airlines 903 flight from Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD) to Santiago, Chile (SCL). Unfortunately business class was the only option available, so Andrea and I locked in the seats...

As I wrote about in January, I flew American Airlines to Buenos Aires on an old 777-200 aircraft - choosing to upgrade to business class at the last second. I did this, in part, because of AA's long-standing policy that upgrading an award...

Kyoto is massive and traveling here can be a hectic experience, especially if you are short on time. We spent only three days here and these little travel tips made for an incredible time in Japan's historical capital...

Visas are 100% necessary for American tourists (and most other countries as well). If you read online about this, the Mozambican government states you must have one prior to arrival and cannot obtain one at the border...

Traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto is easy and not to be missed when visiting Japan. Kyoto, the historical capital of Japan, is full of vibrant color, ancient temples, and charming streets lined with traditional architecture...

New Zealand is just one of those countries. Fantasy and reality blur together and make you unsure what you have just experienced. After a 7 day exhilarating road trip - beginning and ending in the most populated city of Auckland - the...

Silvercar offers a strikingly good car rental service, especially for the under 25 years old segment. After recently lowering the minimum driving age to 22 years old (when the car is picked up, not initial reservation), plus a unique, agent-free...

Beijing has one of the largest airports in the world (PEK) and happens to be the access point to The Great Wall. If you are traveling through Asia you may already have a layover in this highly trafficked airport...

The Great Wall of China - how could this not be on your bucket list? My around the world adventure would not be complete without seeing this iconic wonder dating back 600 years ago. The Great Wall, or Chang Cheng in Chinese...

Recently visiting the alluring country of Vietnam was a great experience. Getting the visa on arrival was not. Without a government sanctioned website to obtain a pre-approval letter – a letter that is required to get into the country without a visa – I was left with a successful leap of faith, described below.

hina had long been on my bucket list, as the ever-expanding superpower is among the least traveled places for U.S. citizens. With a brand new 72 hour visa free entrance policy - which, as a U.S. citizen, I used - at 13 Chinese airports, the traditional $140 visa fee and long application window can now be worked around.

A few years ago, I decided I would leave everything behind and take off on a trip around the world. This idea was born in a cubicle at the fashion house I worked for at the time in New York City. Bored of my life...

The best travel websites cover a range of topics: earning airline miles and hotel points, managing travel logistics and covering quirky stories in the travel industry, to start. Beyond the behemoths like TripAdvisor and Expedia, here are my seven best travel websites you've never heard of - omitting the site you are reading, for obvious reasons.

Australia is in many ways the perfect travel destination for U.S. citizens - sandy beaches, an active lifestyle and English-speaking Aussies that treat you like neighbors. But there's one catch: you need an ETA travel visa to get in, even if only for a day.

The first and last travel organizer in my iPhone, TripIt is an incredibly useful app for any traveler. But is the $49 annual fee for TripIt Pro worth it? My answer: absolutely. Today I’ll explain why - and a unique tip on how to get it for free...

In three years I earned over 2,000,000 miles and points, traveled to 30+ countries, and raised my credit score. This is how I started. But, first, a bit of history that should help persuade you. The first frequent flyer program was started...

As my readers know, I rarely recommend paying to travel. There’s a reason that the best cards on my top deals list have waived annual fees – I don’t believe the miles are worth it once you start paying for them. But often there are times...

50,000 American Airlines miles secured me a business class seat on flight AA997 from Dallas (DAL) to Buenos Aires (EZE). But I had a mixed answer when I was asked later, “Was it worth it?” As always, it depends on your desire to visit a...

As many of my readers know, this month was a special one for me as I began my first around-the-world adventure – the holy grail for frequent flyers. Today I write to you from the Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, an elegant paradise where...